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Streamline Nitrogen Conversion in Crops

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Plants need nitrogen — that’s no secret. But what many growers may not realize is that nitrogen doesn’t directly fuel growth. Instead, crops must first convert nitrogen into amino acids and then into proteins — a process that takes time, energy, and the right enzymatic conditions. This conversion is often a hidden yield drag, especially under stress or in late-season windows when energy reserves are stretched thin.

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The Nitrogen-to-Protein Journey

When nitrogen is applied to a crop, it typically arrives in the form of nitrate (NO₃⁻). To make this form of nitrogen usable, the plant must go through a multi-step process:

  1. Nitrate uptake by roots.
  2. Conversion of nitrate to ammonium (NH₄⁺) via nitrate reductase — an energy-heavy step.
  3. Incorporation of ammonium into amino acids, the building blocks of proteins.
  4. Synthesis of proteins, which are essential for everything from growth to stress response.

This entire process can consume 20–30% of a plant's daily energy budget — especially costly during periods of stress or at the end of the season when reserves are low.

The Shortcut: Free Amino Acids

Now imagine skipping a few of those steps. Instead of forcing your crops to build amino acids from scratch, what if you could deliver them directly?

That’s exactly what AmiNo™ by BW Fusion does. Powered by a concentrated source of free amino acids, AmiNo™ lets your crops bypass the energy-intensive nitrate reduction and amino acid synthesis stages. The result? Faster protein formation, enhanced nutrient mobility, and more energy for growth and grain fill when it matters most.

How AmiNo™ Works

AmiNo™ is a dual-action foliar nitrogen product that:

  • Delivers free amino acids directly, reducing the energy cost of nitrogen metabolism.
  • Activates stored nitrate, converting it into usable nitrogen forms.
  • Improves sugar production, which helps retain yields and defend against stress.
  • Boosts nutrient efficiency, enhancing uptake of N, P, K, and micronutrients.
  • Reduces nitrate buildup, minimizing excess nitrogen hanging in the system unused.

Its unique formulation — featuring molybdenum, cobalt, and nickel — supports enzymatic function and nitrate-to-protein conversion at the cellular level.

Why It Matters

Under normal conditions, your crops are already working hard. Add heat, drought, or disease pressure, and energy becomes a limiting factor. AmiNo™ provides a way to support protein synthesis without draining your plant's limited energy reserves.

In trials, AmiNo™ delivered up to an 8 bushel/acre increase in corn and a 5.5 bushel/acre increase in soybeans, outperforming standard grower practices over 78% of the time. 

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Final Takeaway

Feeding your crops nitrogen is just the beginning. Helping them use it effectively is where yield potential truly grows. By skipping ahead in the nitrogen cycle with AmiNo™, you’re not just applying nutrients — you're investing in your crop’s efficiency, resilience, and finish.

Don’t just feed your crops. Fuel their full potential — with AmiNo™.